This my last day going around London and its weird because I feel like I live here now, even picked up a few words (mate, cheers, mum, wee bit lol). I planned to go to the National Archives, but didn't have time.
So, I met with a friend for breakfast in the Shepard Bush area and then we went to the Kings Cross area. One thing I have not mentioned is how striking the architecture of the buildings are. Many universities, hotels libraries, and businesses are in the beautifully designed buildings. These buildings give a sense of grandeur and history. It’s been one of the highlights of the trip. I just sat around and took it all in. The buildings, people, sounds, etc. I sat beside two your children in McDonald's (wasn't eating just using Wi-Fi) and we a sea gull either kill a pigeon and try to carry its body or just try and move a dead one. The children screamed, “Mummy that white bird killed a pigeon.” I reflected my experiences and wished that my ancestors could see what I see. Feel the cold, wet air, Eat baked beans for breakfast (yes they do that here) touch the architecture, and hear the symphonies. I think much joy would it have bring my grandmother to cross the sea and experience things that she only saw on television. Interact with the physical scale of the past, so I understand that this is a privilege. I guess like this blog is somewhat of a responsibility to the past. Sharing my experiences everyone and hoping they learn, but feeling its responsibility to bring with me the hopes of the past, present and future.
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